Von der Leyen

Ekaterina Zaharieva Expected to Take Crisis Management Role in New European Commission

Politico reports that Ekaterina Zaharieva is likely to be assigned the role of European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Humanitarian Aid in the next European Commission. The publication notes that this prediction is based on well-founded assumptions, given that Bulgaria is not seeking any of the key positions.

European Commission to Include Minimum of 10 Women, Says Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the next European Commission will include at least ten women. Initially, only four women were proposed by the member states, aside from von der Leyen herself and Kaja Kallas, who was already appointed as the EU's top diplomat.

EU chief says she’s pushing full steam ahead for gender parity in EU’s executive office

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she is doubling down and pushing full steam ahead to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission team that runs the day-to-day affairs of the massive bloc - despite stubborn resistance from some of the 27 member states.

Major European Commission Roles Set as von der Leyen Prepares for New Term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has largely finalized her team for the upcoming term, with several key positions already designated. According to the German newspaper "WELT," which was cited by BGNES, the role of vice-president for economic affairs is set to go to Raffaele Fitto from the Italian Brothers party.

Cyprus picks scientist Costas Kadis for EU Commissioner post

Cyprus has named Costas Kadis, a scientist who held several cabinet posts in previous administrations, as its nominee for a post in the European Commission.

If the EU's parliament confirms the 57-year-old in the role, he will replace Cyprus's Stella Kyriakidou, who holds the health portfolio. Kadis had not been among those rumoured for the post.

Ursula von der Leyen on the Fires in Attica: We Stand by Greece

“We stand by Greece as it battles devastating wildfires,” she wrote in a social media post.

She added: “The EU is sending support from its rescue fleet: two planes from Italy and a helicopter from France. Firefighting teams from the Czech Republic and Romania are also being deployed. This is EU solidarity in action.”

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